Motel Del Rogue

Wonderful customer service! I was traveling to a Christmas gathering and was stopped on the pass due to ice. After I arrived they said to just pay in the morning — the room had been warmed up for me, it was clean and the bed comfortable. It could use a little touching up here and there, and maybe a new shower head, but I was grateful and would love to stay in the summer when I could really enjoy the deck! Of course, the dogs were happy :)

After a series of over-​priced run-​of-​the-​mill coastal hotels on the 101 coming to spend a night at this gem felt like a retreat center! The rooms and whole place are adorable. The bedspreads are cotton — not polyester. The room had wood floors in pristine condition, antique furniture pieces, larger than normal ceremic tiled shower and a gorgeous view of the river. Coffee, fridge, microwave, wifi, tv all provided. Kevin was so incredibly friendly. I loved getting to chat with him and meet his lovely daughter. The fresh flowers in the office smelled divine. Best of all my dog was welcome. I wish I would have given myself a few more nights here it was so very lovely.

A nice location and pet friendly too. But… if you are looking for modern and spotless corporate then find somewhere else. However, if you are good with funky and old style then you’ll appreciate the place as we did. It’s almost like a motel cabin in a way; «mom and pop» has its appeals.

I started planning a long road trip vacation for my wife and I back in January 2015. The idea was that along the way we would not stay in any big box chain hotels, but rather unique inns, and old style roadside motels like when we were kids traveling with our parents.
The Motel del Rogue was EXACTLY that. It is old, and it is small, but it was clean and comfortable and nostalgic, and there is something to be said about that.
This was the second leg of our trip and it took us about 6 hours of driving to get there so we were TIRED. We grabbed some dinner in town and then took a bottle of wine (or maybe two) and some chocolates and went down to the yard behind our room and sat in the old style lounges and just enjoyed the view. It was tranquility at its finest.

We wanted to like it. We’ve traveled quite a bit and have been in some pretty sketchy places. We’re not demanding and prefer homey, cozy places vs a typical hotel. But this place was not magical as one reviewer suggested. This place is very laid back. But maybe too laid back. Like they don’t work too hard at it. This place is very run down. All the furniture looks like it either was the original furniture that was bought when the cabins were built back who knows when or bought at the local thrift store. Everything looked beat up. The chairs had claw marks and the cushions were shot. The tables and other furniture had big dents and missing paint or finish. Same with the walls — just some fresh paint would go a long way. While the floor is a new fake wood laminate it was really dirty and hadn’t seen a mop in a while. My husband spilt water on the floor and mopped it up — the towel came up absolutely filthy. The outside was even worse. All the furniture that looks so cute in the pictures are either rusted and peeling or falling apart. There is a large wooden swing for two but two can’t sit in it because there are missing slats. Come on, how hard is it to nail a couple of wood slats in the thing. Looks like they’ve been missing for sometime. Access to the river isn’t the greatest — no beach, just rocks and the one area with concrete steps down to it is overgrown.
And the feral cats are a real problem. There are several and they look like they are at death’s door — some of their fur is literally missing and they look pretty old and don’t move so well. You do not want to touch these things. The human society should really be called so that they can be properly cared for. One tried to get into our room which wouldn’t have worked so well with our dog.
On the plus side, the bed was very comfortable. All the linens and towels were very clean and smelled great. They allow dogs ($ 15/​night extra). There are air conditioners (it was hot during our stay). They have very good local coffee that they put in the rooms no charge. All in all, for the price we paid of $ 135/​night, we felt it was very overpriced even with the proximity to the river.

If you’re looking for gleaming, modern, cookie-​cutter accommodations, Motel Del Rogue is not for you. It’s a funky place, and when we go there we feel like we’re visiting family — the good kind of family, who always have a nice place set aside for you to kip and are delighted you could come and stay for a while. The rooms look like they were transported from a ‘70s vacation cabin — spotless, and full of funky old furniture and odd features (the one we stayed in this time had a bed in the kitchen, which my son loved) — and the vibe is sweet, kind, and quirky.
We stayed there last fall on the way up to Portland and fell in love with it; this summer we were taking the cheapest possible vacation, staying with family in Portland and camping on the road, but we decided to pony up for one night at Del Rogue just because it feels so good to be there.

This place is MAGICAL. Unrivaled friendliness upon arrival, combined with a welcoming, summer camp-​style atmosphere. The grounds and gardens are gorgeous, and sprinkled with retro/​vintage lawn furniture that makes you feel like you’re camping with your parents in the 70s. The room was comfortable, adorable, clean and had beautiful views of the Rogue River. The property also has a great «back yard» where you can grill, get in the river, or just hang out on the grass and watch the rafters go by. This place is a jewel and we felt grateful to find it amongst all of the hotels and b&b’s along the road.

I stopped in here with my girlfriend on our way to a wedding (not ours). Rolling in pretty late we couldn’t see the river at night but could certainly hear the serene sounds. Kevin was very accommodating to find us an affordable room late at night. When we first walked in to #8 on the second floor we were met with THE MOST charming little room. It’s cozy and modest and imo far superior to any overpriced five-​star hotel. Regardless of your preference in lodging, I think everyone will be susceptible to the charm of Motel Del Rogue. The next morning things only got better as we were greeted by the peaceful view of the river and some very friendly cats (Carlos and Filibuster). Great coffee, great service, beautiful views from every balcony; we loved it so much we came back after the wedding. Room #4 was amazing as well and even bigger than my SF apartment. There are barbecues too so you can enjoy a nice steak while watching the sunset over the river. This is the type of place I’d want to keep a secret but Motel Del Rogue deserves your business. STAY HERE. End of story

This is our second visit. We decided to add more nights because it’s just that good. Very relaxing. Fishing right out the back door. Quiet.

Super cozy spot to spend the night right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass. One of our favorite places to stay on our road trip from San Fransisco to Portland. Older construction. Cute and quirky. One of the most comfortable motel beds I’ve ever slept in. We had a private deck facing the river where we sat during the evening hours. Full size kitchen sink, gas cooking range, mini fridge, kitchen stocked with plates and utensils. A full size coffee pot! The owner was super nice and chatted us up when we rolled in. We stayed on a Wednesday night and it was a quiet and peaceful stop. Decent nightly rate around $ 100.
We would stay here again!

Lovely place right on the river. Quaint room with in room jacuzzi. The kitchen in it was darling and the bed was sooooo comfortable. Sweet lady in the office even gave me Epsom salts for my back to use in the jacuzzi. Wonderful family owned place and will definitely be back.

This was our second trip to the Motel Del Rogue for a small artist retreat. It couldn’t be better! Having a large patio overlooking the river was wonderful. Quiet, nature-​filled environment, even though it’s right off a main road. Rooms were comfortable and casual. Beds were quite comfortable, and the sheets were delightful. A few bugs wander in, which is to be expected in a rustic place like that – and it would have helped if we were consistent in keeping our screen doors closed! Kitchen facilities worked perfectly. Kevin, Constance, and Sylvia could not have been more welcoming and helpful. All in all, a relaxing, comfortable, and creative stay!

Prefect! So sweet. Locally owned and family operated. Really appreciated the jet tub for a hot soak. Having a back porch right over the river felt like living in a sanctuary. Did I mention dog friendly?! This motel will take any dogs for a night or two. Great little kitchen set up. Fully equipped with all the proper tools for creating culinary deliciousness. And so close to town. And they take CASH this place really has it all!

Stayed for a night in one of the cottages facing the rogue river. I love the rustic old school interior of our room and the mini kitchen is simply unique not to mentioned the old school fridge. Kevin is such a friendly host. Will surely be back again!!!

Kevin the owner is like one of the nicest people ever. The motel is clean quiet and right on the Rogue. Great place we will stay there again next trip

Wow!
Pass this one up unless you are looking for a rundown, dirty, worn out, bug infested, old motel. This place smells funky and the tap water runs brown! Everything about the place needed to be remodeled 20 years ago and it still does!
1. The water runs brown at first and then tastes like river water.
2. The place smells like decay.
3. The sheets looked slept in.
4. Lots of ants in the room and we found a big spider under the covers.
5. The calking in the bathroom is brownish yellow from…
6. The furnishings wouldn’t sell at a garage sale and might not be fit for a «free curb alert» on CL.
7. The kitchen was questionable at best.
8. The river access was over rated as was everything else in the pictures.
9. The floors were dirty and there was food on the floor which might explain the ants.
10. Even the parking sucked!
This is the dirtiest motel that I have ever stayed in in the states!

We had room 6. It was in a two story building overlooking the river. The room was big and had all we needed including GOOD coffee and toaster.
The frige and micro were out on the deck.
The place was shabby chic, homey, clean and smelled good! We will return!

Definitely one of the more interesting properties I’ve stayed at. You will find the friendliest owner of all time here.
This property is very cute, quirky, quaint, kitschy, etc. For $ 135/​night we stayed in #3, the largest family unit complete with a kitchen. I loved it, and found the whole place to be very comfortable, especially the sheets which were NOT the standard starchy white things found in the chain hotels.
The view of the Rogue River was great, and there were plenty of old fashioned chairs around to lounge in. Guests can meander about with alcohol or whatever, and play with the complimentary badminton set, or maybe fish the river with the complimentary poles. Also included are complimentary DVD’s and books… just pick one and return it when done. You’ll feel as if you’re at home and free to do what you please…
The only reason I deducted a star was because of the shower. I hate to do this, but man was it bad. Worst shower I’ve ever had. Non-​existent water pressure, a very, very old shower head, and terrible water temp fluctuation caused me to not even bother trying for another shower Saturday night. Horrible.
I would definitely come back with just the hubby and stay in one of the cabins that face the river.

This place is outstanding. Beautiful, unique, memorable, friendly, almost out of this world. It’s folksy but hip, Americana but old world, inexpensive but retro chic. Each unit is a complete suite, and individually decorated and cared for. It’s what family owned businesses can aspire to be.
If you’re driving between San Francisco and Portland, it’s the perfect place to stay. It’s like a vacation every night you’re here and it’s just past half way, but in spirit – it’s the best of both. Literate, even. How’s that for a hotel review?
But yes, it’s all that. Best hotel in the price range in town, by far. But as classic motels go, it’s epic. Like a dream.

If you are looking for a five star hotel, this is not the place for you. If you’re looking for a unique, funky place to stay then you’ve found your spot. We stayed in trailer #3.
It was perfect for us — cute and retro. Retro as in orange counters in the bathroom, brown appliances in the kitchen and a cute vanity from the 60’s or 70’s.
The beds were comfy and clean, with the exception of the twins which were kind of like roll aways.
Great view of the river with a big bench swing that all four of us fit on.
There is definitely stuff that needs to be fixed and cleaned up around the property (kind of like how a junk drawer or spare room collects stuff over the years). We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.